The fifth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.MAY - The fox cubs continue to grow rapidly and spend much more time outside the den, exploring their surroundings and e

016 - April: Den to discovery

Apr 30th, 2024 6m 17s

The fourth of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.APRIL - The fox cubs grow and develop quickly in their first month, which allows the vixen to finally leave them for sh

015 - March: Birth of the cubs

Mar 31st, 2024 6m 15s

The third of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.MARCH - During this month, the new generation of foxes will be born. The vixen will be almost exclusively in the fox den

014 - February: Prepping for parenthood

Feb 27th, 2024 5m 19s

The second of the series exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.FEBRUARY - With the mating season over, the vixen is now starting her 53-day pregnancy and will be busy finalising the

013 - January: Fox mating season

Jan 30th, 2024 5m 49s

The first of a new series of episodes exploring what foxes are up to in each month of the year. A vulpine calendar of events, if you will.Did you know that vixens can only get pregnant for 3 days a year? January is peak mating season for foxes,

012 - Foxes and the surprising danger of football nets

Aug 25th, 2023 5m 35s

Today, I uncover an unexpected issue – foxes' fascination with football goal nets. Sharing a tale from South London, I explore how these seemingly innocuous nets become perilous traps for curious foxes, leading to rather serious consequences.

011 - How to deal with a fox den in your garden

Nov 7th, 2022 9m 6s

Holes in your garden and soil strewn everywhere, having a family of foxes set up home in your garden can be a messy affair. Our back gardens give foxes a multitude of options when it comes to establishing a den (or 'earth'). Common areas includ

010 - The Thought Fox by Ted Hughes - National Poetry Day

Oct 6th, 2022 6m 12s

In a slightly different episode than normal, I'm celebrating National Poetry Day by reading the poem The Thought Fox by Ted Hughes. A work that links the intimate sighting of a wild fox with inspiration to shift writer's block, I thought look

009 - How long does it take to deter foxes?

Mar 29th, 2021 6m 9s

What is your definition of fox deterrent success and what do you hope to achieve by using a fox deterrent in your garden? For example, if you want to reduce the amount of holes a fox is digging in your flowerbeds, you're going to be happier qui

008 - Will the FoxWatch Ultrasonic Fox Deterrent affect your dog?

Mar 15th, 2021 4m 51s

Many dog owners are concerned about foxes coming into their garden due to germs, risk of attack and agitation. You want to do something to try and keep foxes away but you naturally don’t want to accidentally upset your dog! Using a FoxWatch ult

007 - How to deter foxes without scaring your cat

Mar 1st, 2021 8m

If you're a cat owner who wants to deter foxes, but you're worried about accidentally harming your cat in the process, this episode is for you. Today's episode looks at some of the symptoms of cats who are feeling stressed because of foxes in t

006 - The Top 5 Fox Deterrents

Feb 15th, 2021 8m 32s

Looking at the best products you can use in your garden to discourage foxes and stop them causing so much destruction. Decide which ones sound most suitable and use at least two different deterrents to keep foxes away. The more a fox instinctiv

005 - The 3 step fox deterrent strategy

Feb 1st, 2021 7m 1s

Foxes running amok and causing damage in your garden can be frustrating and overwhelming. If you're wondering where to begin with deterring foxes and stopping this bad behaviour, then following the 3 step fox deterrent strategy is a great place

004 - Why do foxes dig in your garden?

Jan 18th, 2021 7m 23s

Looking out of your window to discover a massive hole in the centre of your lawn, or plants and soil strewn all over your patio, is a horrible sight to behold.After you've made an effort in your garden planting bulbs, putting in new plants or c

003 - Why do foxes foul in your garden?

Jan 4th, 2021 7m 52s

Fox poo is such a problem for some people that it can feel like the fox is doing it on purpose! Of course, they don’t really have a personal vendetta against you, but it’s totally understandable why you might feel that way in the heat of the m

002 - Why are there foxes in our towns & cities?

Dec 21st, 2020 5m 59s

History lesson alert! The UK house-building boom of the early 1930s was really important in creating what we now recognise as ‘the suburbs’. This period saw the creation of leafy suburbs, drawing foxes in from the country and giving rise to wha

001 - Introduction | Podcast goals

Dec 7th, 2020 5m 58s

The very first episode of the Fox Repellent Expert podcast. I talk about my history with urban foxes and what led me to set up foxrepellentexpert.com as a resource for people who want effective fox deterrent information. I also discuss my reaso

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